NCIt synonyms : Lower Gastrointestinal Series; Lower GI Series;
NCIt related terms : barium enema;
NCIt definition : Injection of a barium-containing contrast medium through the anus and into the lower
gastrointestinal tract so that X-rays can be taken in order to identify lesions and
other abnormal growths.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure in which a liquid that contains barium sulfate is put through
the anus into the rectum and colon. Barium sulfate is a silver-white metallic compound
that helps show pictures of the colon, rectum, and anus on an x-ray.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046513; CDR0000046310;